Professor François Viruly

• Professor Fraçois Viruly is a seasoned property economist with over 30 years of experience in South Africa's property market.

• At the University of Cape Town, he teaches Urban Economics and Property Development.

• Professor Viruly has held significant roles, such as Chief Economist at the Chamber of Mines, and has directed initiatives like the UCT-Urban Real Estate Research Unit.

• His recent work emphasises challenges in the South African affordable housing market.